27 06, 2019

Sandals, Beach Pails, and… Ingrown Toenails?

By |2019-10-26T04:26:34+00:00June 27th, 2019|

Hot weather and closed-toe shoes can be an unpredictable duo recipe for disaster that can increase your chances of an ingrown toenail, a painful and troublesome condition. Ingrown toenails can be caused by a variety of factors, but summer is when ingrown toenails can occur more often.   Stimulated by the heat during the summer, the [...]

25 06, 2019

Athletes and Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:25:55+00:00June 25th, 2019|

Athletes, especially those who play soccer or run track, are prone to ingrown toenails. Ingrown toenails develop when the nail grows to the side and burrows into the flesh of the toe. This can cause pain and swelling that can disturb the athlete’s performance. There are several factors that cause ingrown toenails, including wearing the [...]

10 06, 2019

Easy Ways to Prevent Ingrown Toenails

By |2019-10-26T04:26:04+00:00June 10th, 2019|

An ingrown toenail can be very inconvenient and painful. If not taken care of properly, it can get infected. The big toe is most often affected, but other toes can get ingrown nails too. It can be hereditary but is often caused by poor or improper foot care. When they become very painful, you’ll have [...]

6 06, 2019

This is Why You Have an Ingrown Toenail

By |2019-10-26T04:26:12+00:00June 6th, 2019|

Not everyone gets ingrown toenails, but why do you have one? Here are possible reasons why: cutting your toenails the wrong way - too short or not straight across wearing shoes or socks that are too tight that press the nail into your toe getting a toenail injury or causing trauma to the toenail, like [...]

15 11, 2018

Honey, not only a sweetener!

By |2019-10-24T05:43:37+00:00November 15th, 2018|

For centuries now, many of us have always thought of honey to be solely used for one purpose - as a sweetener or food condiment. As of late, many are finding honey to serve several different purposes whether it be cosmetic, health, or even as a disinfectant. After some research, it has also been found [...]

15 11, 2018

Can Diabetes Cause an Ingrown Toenail?

By |2019-10-24T05:43:38+00:00November 15th, 2018|

Ingrown toenails can occur in anyone, however, some people are more susceptible to developing one over others. As with nail fungus, ingrown toenails are likely to develop on individuals that have a weaker immune system. Diabetics have a weak immune system, therefore, they are typically the ones to develop nail infections and ingrown nails.   [...]